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On 08/30/2003 11:26 AM, Michael Edmiston criticized
Zeno's "paradox", saying:
> I have periodically argued with local math professors that we do not
> need an infinite series to "solve the puzzle" because there isn't any
> puzzle in the first place.
Indeed. It is disappointing that the topic could even come up.
> Therefore it amazes me there are many web sites that claim the
> Achilles/Tortoise puzzle continues to baffle scientists and
> mathematicians.